Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank You for your sevice. My prayers go out to the family and co-workers. May you rest in peace.

Assistant Chief
Harriman Police Department

May 10, 2006

Thank you, Assistant Chief Deputy Lyon, for your service to the people of Tennessee and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

May 10, 2006

Brother,
My shock is unexplainable! Trina and I are out of state on vacation and were devistated to here what had happened. You were always good to me, quick to give me a smile, and an encouraging word. As hard as it may be to belive I'm at a loss for words. Know this my friend, I'm on my way home to fufill my Honor Guard duties for you. Nothing can stop Trina and I from giving you the Honors and Respect that you deserve. We love you brother, and will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You know that you can rest assured that we will do anything we can to help them through.
Love Bubba!

Deputy Jeff Hinchey
Knox County Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2006

Thank you Keith for everything you have done. You were instrumental in my police career and I thank you so much for that. You will be missed. Knox County has lost a truly great one.

Officer D. Burgess
Peoria Police Department

May 10, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless Your Family and May You Watch Over All of Us As We Continue The Fight! Your Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten. You Served Well, Now Guard The Gates of Heaven and Guide Us, While Keeping Us Safe and Alert. May God Bless Every MOS. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

PO
NORWICH P.D., CT

May 10, 2006

Assistant Chief Deputy Keith Lyon, thank you for your years of service, may you rest in peace Sir. To the family of our fallen brother I extend my deepest sympathy from my department as well as my peers.

With Great Respect and Honor,

Dispatcher/ D109

May 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Life long Friend of
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04
920 Harriman Police Department
Harriman, TN

Nathan Hendrickson

May 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out the wife of Deputy Lyon. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be experiencing. May God be the shoulder you need to lean. May God also give his fellow brothers and sisters in blue to strength to cope with the weeks to come. Rest in Peace Deputy Lyon.

Tara
Wife of a Virginia Beach, VA Police Officer

May 10, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Keith, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

May 10, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and fellow co-workers of Assistant Chief Deputy Keith Lyon you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support in those around you.
Rest in Peace, Assistant Chief Deputy Lyon!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

May 10, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton,Mo PD

May 10, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

May 10, 2006

Keith:
May you rest in peace and know only love and kindness for all eternity. Thank you for your dedication to duty, and may God bless your wife and family members in this difficult time. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2006

May God bless Chief Deputy Lyon and his family. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten.

detective
Arlington Va Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

Keith: You are a HERO who's legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife, family and co-workers. May they find strength and love during this turbulent time. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten...

Friend of:
Patrolman Kip E. Boulis
E.O.W.: Sunday, May 30, 1976

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

May 10, 2006

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Lyon. My heart goes out to you at the sudden and surely unexpected loss. I lost one of my closest friends last week when his patrol unit blew a tire while he was enroute to back up his own brother who had stopped a dope load. Believe me when I tell you I understand what you are going through.

God Bless You All.

Howard

Howard L Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department (TX)

May 10, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Assistant Chief Lyon. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

May 10, 2006

We share your grief and heartbreak.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04
920 Harriman Police Department
Harriman, Tennessee

Linda Rittenhouse

May 10, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ASSISTANT CHIEF DEPUTY KEITH LYON THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. MAY THEY LOOK TO GOD IN THEIR TIME OF GRIEF.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 10, 2006

KEITH....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND STAY SAFE!

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

May 10, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Iowa

May 10, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF ASST/CHIEF DEPUTY LYON. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 10, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 10, 2006

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers.

May 10, 2006

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step foreword now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Thought at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't...I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step foreword now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."


author unknown

Kenny Mize

May 10, 2006